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Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What You Gain From Upgrading (and What You Don't)

To upgrade an existing Windows 10 PC that meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, it doesn't cost anything. That's ...
Ars Technica

Back to basics: Microsoft tests overhauled Start menu in Windows 11 beta builds

Am I a weirdo for liking Windows 10 tile system? I set all my most used stuff as tiles and it's two whole clicks. With Windows 11 I do have things pinned but it's easier to just start typing... Click ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Windows 11 came in last for speed, but the test has a twist

Windows 11 just came in last in a six‑way speed showdown against its own predecessors, a result that seems to confirm every ...

Microsoft Scrambles to Fix Windows 11 After Early 2026 Update Breaks Core Features

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 quickly turned into a headache for users, after widespread reports emerged ...

Windows 11’s performance flops in real-world showdown—here’s why

Windows 11 is facing a reality check in a YouTube benchmark showdown, consistently trailing behind older versions with slower ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Start menu is the worst piece of Windows 11 and it's not even close

The irony of Windows 11’s Start menu is that it feels claustrophobic on the very devices it’s supposed to be optimized for: ...

Microsoft rolls out tables in Notepad for all Windows 11 users, though I'd feel happier about this if I knew this was the final addition to my favorite little app

If you're a Notepad purist, you can remove the option to use tables by clicking on the cog icon in the top-right corner and ...